VIM = Virtual Interactive Models

Processes are facilitated through a interactive 3D visual workflow everyday.

Information and data is transformed into a responsive, intuitive format. It takes 80% less time to understand and comprehend a scenario.

This power interfaces across users, stakeholders and professions.

UC

Users – Cyclists, Pedestrians,

Motorists, Staff Funding – Bidding, Banks,

Investors

Operations – Staff, Emergency,

Maintenance

Documentation – EIS, Pre/feasibility,

Audit trail

HR – Safety, Training, InductionConstruction –

Managers, Workers,

Schedulers, Instructions

Designers – Urban, Civil,

Architectural, Structural, Landscape

Core Team – Premier, Minister, Project Director,

CEO, Project Manager

Communications – TV News, Web Media, TV ads,

Print Media

Safety – Multi-use zones (eg rail

crossings), Driver, User, Emergency

Response

VIM = Virtual Interactive Models

1. 80% reduction in process time> 300% cost RoI> 500% for brand> 500% for risk

2. VIM is ‘always live’. It keeps up.Updates in minutes.

3. Created/owned by UC :technology, service and workflow

In-built Features Shadows Wireframe view Walk, drive, fly

1st & 3rd person Measure Easy/fast video Endless Print

Screens (perspective and ortho)

• Experience across large, complex road projects.

• Working across phases from concept optioneering through to design then construction and operations.

• Sophisticated built-in tools.• Smart traffic system.• High quality visuals.• Preferred supplier and panel

member across transport agencies in Qld, Vic, SA and NSW.

VIM Roads

Concepts developed in context with continuous visual feedback. Some benefits :• Limited inputs/data required

for early outputs• Iterate toward a solution• Faster (instant) feedback• Easier to innovate• Clarity for all stakeholders• Continual demonstrations• Minimises project risk

Sunshine Coast Busway

Conceptual Changes80% Reduction in Time and Effort

Example: VIM Concept ModelWest Link Tunnel - Melbourne

Conceptual Tunnel• Created in 3 days• Input Data: spline

alignment + heights• Continual visual process• Delivered remotely• Output: 50 HD images,

Video, virtual model• Saved $$$• Fit for purpose

UC created a functioning concept model of WestLink for the Department of Transport - Victoria in three days.

Existing Option 1 Option 2

Example: VIM Concept ModelWindsor Bridge – Showing the community different options

Windsor Bridge Benefits • Built collaboration and trust (between heritage & client).• Transformed anxiety into confidence.Delivering Value: Faster Progress. Reduced process costs. Reduced meetings.

Issues• Sensitive Heritage Issues• Constrained Budget• 6 options• Congestion• Visual impact• Usability• Community impact

Workflow• 10 minute live demonstration in

boardroom format.• Comprehension of all situational

issues immediately• Demonstration of option

differences interactively• Immediate response to queries• Verifiable and measurable

Example: VIM Concept ModelGlenelg Tram Overpass - Adelaide

Existing Proposed Design

View project from any conceivable angle – instantly.

Signaling & Streetscape Integration

Construction ReviewPlan & Review Construction Sequencing

Use 3D workflow to develop, test and demonstrate construction sequences.Saves time and prevents errors.Used for:• Methodology • Innovation• Testing• Demonstration• Health and Safety• Instructions and Induction• Relations• Audit TrailsWatch Video Here

The technology includes high quality traffic movements, speeds, acceleration, green-time, cornering, queuing and merging. The system provides a quality visual simulation and representation of traffic movement .Watch Video Here

Vehicle Traffic System

Break down a vehicle within the traffic system. Watch the traffic bank up and have an impact.Simply press ‘backspace’ on any selected vehicle to cause smoke

Watch Demo Video Here

Vehicle Traffic System Breakdown Analysis

This tool provides vivid 3D real-time feedback for auditing and independent verification of stopping sight distance for single vehicle-to-object scenarios. This is the distance, measured along the carriageway, over which visibility occurs between a driver and an object.- Watch Video Here

Road Safety Audit

Every view, measurement and experience is available for decision making with local design integrationThe simulation demonstrates iterations with options Traffic, terrain and behaviours update automatically with the options.Makes processes faster, clearer and easier

OptioneeringSunshine Coast Busway

Option 1

Option 2

Visual Impacts - the UC Solution allows total transparency of design analysis from any point.This is particularly useful when engaging the surrounding community.

OptioneeringBaxter Interchange, Victoria

OptioneeringBaxter Interchange

Easy to understand subtle differences in the design Solutions and reasons become obvious to viewers• Fast to understand• Make changes on the fly• same day turnarounds for

minor changes, 1 week for major

Makes decision making easy and obvious and fast!

Design ReviewAir Train & Airport Link, Brisbane

• 5 years R&D • Full production system

integrated with specialist technology.

• To enable ‘always live’• The solution = a technology

enabled visualisation service.

• Skilled managers, programmers, technical artists, video, 3D modellers, audio, hardware, software

How we do it?Our Technology

Powerful in ‘rapid change’ processes, across disciplines.Uses same data as CAD, Navis Works, Project Wise etc.method• Assimilate and merge data • keeps up with design• Updated daily / weekly• distributed to teams remotely• Allows user experiences (drive car,

walk, catch train) in 1st/3rd person early in process

• Watch demonstration video• Works remote in context

ReviewWorking Across Divisions

• The technology allows auto (default) or manual clipping plane control.

• This view allows for a more in depth analysis for any particular project.

• Real-time cameras have a far and near clipping plane perpendicular to the line of sight.

Clipping Plane ViewSouth Road Superway

• Basic visual of alignment• Promote benefits• Same model used for

detail analysis• Same model used across

projects:• WestLink, Regional Rail,

Truck Action Plan, CBD planning (DPCD, CoM)

• Link to UC Website Video

VIM AlignmentsVictorian Transport Plan

Place any asset or object, animated or not, into the scene to test position and sightlines.In-built or custom libraries of assets.Simple transform tool to:- Move- Scale- Rotate

Signal PlacementSouth Road, South Australia

Create excitement, reassurance and credibility by consulting visualy.Benefits:- Easy understanding through

universal medium- Reduces anxiety and confusion- Less forums and events

required- Easy to do, mobile solution- Always satisfies

VIM For ForumsSupporting Community Consultation Process

Visual Quality means extensive use in media (TV, web and print)Leverage your reputation by releasing from concepts and designs into video anytime.Video is captured from visual interactive models directly.• More reviews with visual

process• Easier to be on-message• Instant images

VIM for Media South Road Superway

Easier to win funding with compelling interactive 3D visual of project concept or detail

• Submit as virtual model• Major presentations and

pitches• Project appears shovel ready• Adds rigour and

professionalism

VIM for Funding & BidsVIM successful across sectors for winning private and public funds.

Present your solutions on big screens and real-time. Nothing is more awe-inspiring and compelling.Get gasps from the audience when you move about freely in high quality visual scene.Use the same model as for Design Review, concepts etc

“I was ready to award you the project after seeing that presentation” decision panel member, $5bn project. Launch of winning $5bn project that used VIM for Design Review,

bid presentation and launch

VIM Launches

Provides:• 100% clarity• No ambiguity• Leveraged data• Saves time • avoids confusion• Leverages CAD data• Use model for other

processes (eg communications).

Cost of vague briefs = confusion, lost time, lost productivity, reworking, failure, reputation.

Functional Design BriefsGive clear instructions to project teams and third parties.

Develop and demonstrate the operational processes of systems through the real-time process.Test the chronological and sequential links between events.• Demonstrate how the

system will work.• Get sign-off and buy-in.• Create video material• Fast process through visual

feedback• Promotes innovation and

lateral thinking

VIM For Operators

Behaving, goal-driven agents (vehicles and characters) provide feedback on use and experience of design.

Internal A.I has- Complex traffic system- Pedestrian system with

avoidance, goals and scripts

Can import true simulation package information directly for ‘playback’ (VISSIM, Legion, Paramics etc)

Intelligent BehaviourVehicles and Characters

Project Life CycleAdapting and keeping up with design changes

From the beginning To the end product